scientific consensus
[/ˌsaɪən'tɪfɪk kən'sensəs/]
nounpl: scientific consensuses / scientific consensi
consenso científico
1. General agreement among the scientific community on a particular topic based on evidence and research
The scientific consensus on climate change is that it is real and primarily caused by human activity.
O consenso científico sobre mudanças climáticas é que é real e principalmente causado pela atividade humana.
2. The collective opinion of experts in a field supported by the majority of peer-reviewed research
Medical experts have reached a scientific consensus that vaccines are safe and effective.
Especialistas médicos chegaram a um consenso científico de que as vacinas são seguras e eficazes.
3. A widely accepted position among scientists after extensive investigation and debate
There is strong scientific consensus regarding the age of the Earth.
Existe um forte consenso científico sobre a idade da Terra.
The term 'scientific consensus' is particularly prominent in contemporary discussions about climate change, vaccines, and public health policy. In Brazil, it is used extensively in academic circles and increasingly in media debates about science-based policy. In the USA, the phrase is often invoked in contentious public debates, sometimes challenged by those who question mainstream scientific positions. The concept emphasizes collective expert agreement rather than absolute certainty, distinguishing it from absolute proof.
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align with scientific consensus
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